Zara 909: released in 2025, woody, aromatic and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara 909 scent match we found is Lattafa Perfumes Liam — 85% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara 909 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara 909 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Liam | 85% | about $35* (+75%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zara Evening Safari Drive | 80% | about $30* (+50%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 75% | about $50* (+150%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Zara Tiveden | 75% | about $25 (+25%) | 7h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Zara Scent #1 | 70% | about $20 | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the sophisticated, woody, and slightly spicy character of the reference, offering a smooth blend that feels very much in the same family.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Zara 909, opens on Fig too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,213 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody and aromatic DNA, providing a grounded, earthy experience that mirrors the reference's core profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Zara 909, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 159 community ratings.
Offers a deeper, more intense woody experience that captures the earthy and resinous nuances found in the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Zara 909, opens on Cypress too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,901 community ratings.
A woody and aromatic composition that leans into the same earthy, forest-like territory as the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Zara 909, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 106 community ratings.
A clean, woody, and aromatic scent that shares a similar minimalist and versatile vibe with the reference.
It shares its sweet, aromatic and woody accords with Zara 909, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Scent #1, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Zara Tiveden, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Zara 909.
Lattafa Perfumes Liam, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Liam actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Zara 909. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Tiveden comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara 909 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.